Meera is a beautiful Indian baby name for a girl with Sanskrit origins. Ocean; devotee of Krishna.

What does Meera mean?

Meera (मीरा) possibly derives from Sanskrit mīra meaning 'ocean' or 'sea', suggesting someone vast and deep. The name is eternally associated with Mirabai, the 16th-century Rajput queen who gave up royal life for her devotion to Lord Krishna.

Why Indian families love Meera

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Name details

• Meaning: Ocean; devotee of Krishna
• Origin: Sanskrit
• Gender: Girl
• Starting letter: M

Famous people named Meera

• Mirabai — 16th-century Rajput princess, poet, and devotee of Lord Krishna whose bhajans are sung across India to this day.
• Meera Chopra — Indian actress and model who has worked in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films.

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